Quins made a strong start from Blackheath’s kick-off, tackling well and quickly turning over possession. Within minutes, Tanya Lee, at outside-centre, made a break and sprinted from well within Harlequins’ twenty-two towards the Blackheath try-line. The scattered Blackheath defence gave chase, but Lee’s pace gave Quins the opening score.

Blackheath soon retaliated, using inside runners to draw in the Quins defence, before their quick hands took the ball out wide for their first try. Despite their strong start, Quins now seemed to lose their focus, and Blackheath were to run in four more tries before the half-time whistle.

The second half opened with Blackheath conceding several penalties, but Quins were unable to hold on to possession for long enough to put Blackheath under any pressure. Blackheath kicked very well for territory and ran in four more tries.

The final twenty minutes saw Quins regain their focus and begin to challenge the Blackheath defence. The visitors patiently worked their way down the pitch, and when Blackheath gave away a further penalty in their own twenty-two, it was second row, Jean Bergesen, who played quick ball and ran through for the second try. 

Although the game was to finish with Quins once again in a defensive position, there were many positives for them to take from the game. With several weeks until their next league fixture, there will be plenty for Quins to work on in preparation for Folkestone away on the 20^th February.   

 

Want to Play Rugby for Harlequins? 

Harlequin Ladies are always on the lookout for new players.  Whether an old-hand or a complete novice, we look forward to hearing from you.  The Harlequin Ladies train on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm on the training pitch behind the 1^st XV pitch at The Stoop and matches are played on Sunday.  For younger players, the U16 and U18 Academy Squads train on Thursday nights from 6.30pm till 7.30pm at the same venue 

Want to Get More Involved?

We are also on the lookout for new sponsors to continue our season and can offer your company or brand various sponsorship opportunities from Match to total Club Sponsor packages.  For more information, please contact Claire Melvin – Sponsorship & Fundraising Secretary at quinsladies@hotmail.com.

Come and Meet Us

The Ladies have a display board at every home game, so do come up and say hello.

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